Video: Dyslexia and the brain
How is the dyslexic brain different? Hear from dyslexia expert Guinevere Eden on what parts of the brain are used for reading. And see how the brain changes when people with dyslexia learn to read fluently.
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How is the dyslexic brain different? Hear from dyslexia expert Guinevere Eden on what parts of the brain are used for reading. And see how the brain changes when people with dyslexia learn to read fluently.
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Our brains dont start out wired for reading. Were not born with the ability to read. To learn to read, we have to use parts of the brain that evolved to do other things. People with dyslexia have trouble with this. Certain reading instruction can lead to big changes, though. And technology allows u